CHRISTOPHER MELROY
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced retail professional, holding many managerial and supervisory positions within the industry. Adaptable to changes and fluctuations in the retail market, from high-end apparel to grocery stores. Open to learning and training in current field or exploring others in order to utilize decades of experience. Customer Service and satisfaction always being the #1 priority, I'm able to fluctuate from department management to janitor when necessary! Basic knowledge of several OS, quick learner, fast-paced and flexible. I welcome new and challenging experiences in order to further my knowledge and curiosity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Coordinator
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
11.2025 - Current
- Assist Merchandising Team with processing, flow and placement of incoming product.
- Ensure all merchandise is correctly priced and placed in correct department.
- Provide excellent Customer Service with product questions, location, pricing and following all safety guidelines.
Natural Health Product Advisor/Department Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed $400k/yr. department. department
- Certified Natural Health Product Advisor
- Provided assistance and education to customers on Natural Health Products
- Building and maintaining vendor relations, ordering product, merchandising, hiring and coaching, event planning.
Grocery Department Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed $300k/yr. grocery department
- Hiring and coaching staff
- Ordering product
- Merchandising
- Assisting customers with healthy product selections
Retail Field Merchandiser
Winston Retail Solutions
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained merchandising standards for the Under Armour Apparel Brand for multiple retailers
- Provided training and assistance to employees on all product knowledge for the brand
- Traveled daily within the region to ensure standards and execution of Plan-O-Grams
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
08.2013 - 10.2018
- Created and maintained merchandising standards and displays for several departments for specialty retailer
- Developed and provided training to selling associates on merchandising, product knowledge, and merchandising
- Executed all corporate provided Plan-O-Grams per seasonal trends
- Planning and execution of high-end special events to drive key trends and company product focus
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO01.1990
Skills
- Customer Service
- Soft Skills: Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Creative Merchandising
Websites
Timeline
Merchandise Coordinator
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
11.2025 - Current
Natural Health Product Advisor/Department Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
11.2024 - 06.2025
Grocery Department Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2021 - 11.2024
Retail Field Merchandiser
Winston Retail Solutions
03.2018 - 03.2019
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
08.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications
St. Louis Community College